Martin Brookes
reports that Rutland County Council has blocked access to his blog in
Oakham Library. As Martin has been known to be critical of that
council's members, as well as members of the town council, I presume
this is censorship for political reasons.
The hard-pressed
taxpayers of Rutland, who fund the library, are entitled to read
criticism of their elected representatives. This censorship should end
at once.
Besides where will it end?
Lord Bonkers telephones exclusively:
I heard a particularly juicy piece of gossip about the Duke of Rutland
this afternoon. Apparently, he was seen emerging from... Hello? Hello?
Later. Martin Brookes has received
a reply from the chief executive of Rutland County Council that confirms that his blog has been blocked. Extraordinary.
Published on Friday 28 September 2012 15:00
A CAKE was cut to mark the 40th birthday of Oakham Library.
The library in Catmos Street first opened its doors on September 21, 1972, having cost just £49,500 to build. The 40th anniversary was celebrated on Thursday
last week when Rutland County Council leader Roger Begy joined library
staff and volunteers to enjoy a slice of cake.
Read more at the Rutland Times